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Cuba’s education system hit by energy crisis

Cuba’s persistent energy crisis is severely affecting its education system, with frequent blackouts, limited school resources, transportation issues, and teacher shortages undermining the quality of teaching nationwide.

01 Jun 2026-23:26
Why did thousands gather outside the U.S. Embassy in Havana after the indictment of Raúl Castro?

The gathering of thousands of people outside the United States Embassy in Havana following the indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro has become a major political development, drawing attention across Latin America and beyond.

23 May 2026-19:59
Thousands gather outside US Embassy in Havana in protest of Raul Castro indictment

23 May 2026-13:58
Deadly plane attack sparks Castro indictment

The U.S. revealed on Wednesday that criminal charges against Cuba's former leader Raúl Castro are linked to a fatal plane crash off the coast of Florida over 30 years ago.

20 May 2026-23:34
US charges ex-Cuban President Raúl Castro

An unsealed indictment alleges that Castro and others were involved in a conspiracy to kill Americans, among other charges.

20 May 2026-21:52
US offers Cuba new relationship and $100M in crisis aid

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has offered a dramatic reset in relations between Washington and Havana, proposing $100 million in humanitarian aid while forcefully blaming Cuba's communist leadership for the island's crippling blackouts and widespread shortages.

20 May 2026-16:43
Raul Castro could face charges over 1996 plane shootdown

Former Cuban leader Raul Castro could face indictment over the 1996 shooting down of two civilian planes belonging to the Miami-based group Brothers to the Rescue, an incident that killed three Americans and one US resident and sharply worsened relations between Washington and Havana.

20 May 2026-09:12
US prepares charges against Raul Castro amid growing tensions with Cuba

The United States is reportedly preparing to indict former Cuban President Raul Castro in connection with the 1996 downing of planes operated by the humanitarian group Brothers to the Rescue.

15 May 2026-14:22
Philippines allows seafarers in war zones, no ban

The Philippines has confirmed there is no blanket ban on deploying Filipino seafarers to conflict-affected regions, including areas near the Persian Gulf, despite rising security risks.

27 Apr 2026-17:58
Cuban president says Raúl Castro involved in US talks that are in early stages

Former Cuban President Raúl Castro is involved in talks between the island and the United States, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said on Wednesday.

26 Mar 2026-13:30